AT A GLANCE
Industry and individuals depend on the skills of Industrial Instrument Mechanics to ensure fire and burglar alarms, closed-circuit television systems, X-ray equipment, temperature sensors, and other instruments are properly installed and in good working order. The job varies from planning installations of equipment to diagnosing malfunctions, analyzing test results, and monitoring information. Generally, these individuals install, test, repair, and monitor technical instruments used in schools, hospitals, laboratories, apartments, and industrial complexes.
An Industrial Instrument Mechanic is expected to install, examine, remove, repair, and replace the following:
- Pneumatic tubing and electrical wiring on existing installations
- Temperature sensors and indicators
- Pressure and vacuum sensors and indicators
- Oxygen and gas analysis equipment in laboratories
- Moisture and humidity sensing and indicating systems
- Sensors and indicators measuring speed, position, and timing
- Components for X-ray equipment
- Pneumatic or electronic transmitters and data scanning systems
- Closed-circuit television systems
- Monitoring and alarm systems
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Water sewage treatment plants
- Large manufacturing companies
- Schools, hospitals, laboraties, apartments, and industrial complexes
Other Conditions: N/A
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as an Industrial Instrument Mechanic may be right for you!
- Are you detail-oriented?
- Do you have good analytical skills?
- Do you have a strong knowledge of mathematics?
- Do you have the ability to work to precise specifications?
- Do you enjoy identifying and solving problems?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $22,880 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba
| $71,400 – $78,750 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Industrial Instrument Mechanic (Construction/Industrial/Transportation) | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 4 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1, 600 hours L2: 1, 600 hours L3: 1, 600 hours L4: 1, 600 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 10 weeks Y2: 10 weeks Y3: 10 weeks Y4: 10 weeks |
Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 6 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 9,600 hours |
Practical Exam required | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
ASSOCIATIONS
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